Light and Fire

Track Listings
1. Improvisation "Guitar & Vocal"    
2. Onnam Arezoust    
3. Shabgir    
4. Chand Mezrab Nour    
5. Navai "Persian Folk Song"    
6. Improvisation "Marimba, Ney, Tar)    
7. Atash Pa    

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
This album is best describ as the mystical world music.

Light and Fire, Music, Houman Pourmehdi, Mahshid Mirzadeh Pirayeh Pourafar, Pirayeh Pourafar, Liän Ensemble, David Johnson, Mirslov Tadic", Mahshid Mirzadeh" ., Houman Pourmehdi", Pirayeh Pourafar", SiamaK Shajarian", Paul Livingstone"
Mendelssohn: Elijah
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful, but not my first choice
  • THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever...
  • Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah
 Mendelssohn: Elijah

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002XV31A
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Introduction: As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth
  2. Overture
  3. No.1 Help, Lord! Wilt Thou Quite Destroy Us?
  4. No.2: Lord! Bow Thine Ear To Our Prayer!
  5. No.3: Ye People, Rend Your Hearts
  6. No.4: If With All Your Hearts
  7. No.5: Yet Doth The Lord See It Not
  8. No.6: Elijah! Get Thee Hence
  9. No.7: For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
  10. Recitative: Now Cherith's Brook Is Dried Up
  11. No.8: What Have I Do To Do With Thee?
  12. No.9: Blessed Are The Men Who Fear Him
  13. No.10: As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth
  14. No.11: Baal, We Cry To Thee: Hear And Answer Us!
  15. No.12: Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!
  16. No.13: Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!
  17. No.14: Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel!
  18. No.15: Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord
  19. No.16: O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits
  20. No.17: Is Not His Word Like A Fire?
  21. No.18: Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!
  22. No.19: O Man Of God, Help Thy People!
  23. No.20: Thanks Be To God!

Tracks:

  1. No.21: Hear Ye, Israel; Hear What The Lord Speaketh
  2. No.22: Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
  3. No.23: The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
  4. No.24: Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
  5. No.25: Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious
  6. No.26: It Is Enough; O Lord Now Take My Life
  7. No.27: See, Now He Sleepeth
  8. No.28: Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
  9. No.29: He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not
  10. No.30: Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey
  11. No.31: O Rest In The Lord
  12. No.32: He That Shall Endure To The End, Shall Be Saved
  13. No.33: Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord!
  14. No.34: Behold! God The Lord Passed By!
  15. No.35: Above Him Stood The Seraphim
  16. No.36: Go, Return Upon Thy Way
  17. No.37: For The Mountains Shall Depart
  18. No.38: Then Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
  19. No.39: Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
  20. No.40: Behold, God Hath Sent Elijah
  21. No.41: But The Lord, From The North Hath Raised One
  22. No.41a: O Come Everyone That Thirsteth
  23. No.42: And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful, but not my first choice.......2007-04-07

I believe this was the first recording of Elijah in English that used an "international" conductor and some international singers. Fruhbeck gives a good, dramatic sweep to the piece, with some wonderful dramatic moments. This is an old fashioned performance, with only a solo quartet, and if there is a semi-chorus, I can't tell the difference. This means that the soprano is the Widow, and an Angel, the mezzo the Angel and Queen Jezabel, etc. You really should have a libretto, but you don't get one at this price.
Fischer-Dieskau roughens up his voice for the role, and therein lies a problem. The voice spreads and his diction suffers because of it; that and his unidiomatic pronounciation, with far too many rolled "r"s. He does the drama well, but what works well in lieder works here less well on the large scale. Odd, given his success as on opera singer (check out his Iago), that here he frequently comes off blustery.
Dame Gwyneth Jones belies her reputation and gives a contolled, dramatic performance, using her "edge" to advantage in "Hear Ye, Israel". Gedda's diction is amazing, with exactly the right color for this literature, and projecting a little more blood than an English tenor.
Dame Janet Baker is my star in this performance. Dramatic, heart-rending when need be, and in wonderful voice. She'll chill your blood when she tells the people of Baal to "slaughter him, do what he hath done!".
And as for the people of Baal, the Philharmonia Chorus is wonderful. Incisive and dramatic, with beautiful tone. I could do without the trick of the boy choir for "Lift Thine Eyes", and I miss the small ensembles, but all in all a fine performance, and good recording, circa 1968.
First choice in English, Daniels/Terfel: better Elijah in Terfel, better recording, more authentic orchestra, small vocal ensembles (as per the score) but inferior women (including Fleming: beautiful tone, but where's her head?). In German, it's Sawallisch/Adam all the way.
But if you're singing Elijah, and have a score, this is a good choice.

5 out of 5 stars THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever..........2006-08-15

Okay, I'm gonna admit I'm biased- I first sung in the chorus of Elijah when I was 14 and it made a BIG impression on me!
This recording is in every way wonderful. Starting with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He IS Elijah to me. His singing is perfection. He has amazing phrasing and his diction makes it possible to understand the lovely, inspired libretto to this heavenly music. There are so many pieces that are ephemeral, but a couple of my favorites are: #14, Lord God of Abraham and #37, For the Mountains shall Depart. Dieskau does a great job of what I think of as compassionate, heartfelt singing. His interpretation sounds like the voice of God himself. It has a quality of kindness and yet he sounds just as convincing reprimanding the people of Baal. He is the true highlight of this recording.

That said, the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Gwyneth Jones has a lovely, silvery voice that has a clarion bell-like tone that rings over the large orchestra with ease. She has occasional "misfire" but is a consistent performer. Dame Janet Baker and Nicolai Gedda both perform at a consistently lovely level. The orchestra and chorus are both wonderful. #15, Cast thy Burden upon the Lord, #32 He that Shall Endure to the End, and #38 Then Did Elijah are all highlights.

All said, for me the main reason to get this recording is Dieskau's Elijah- after all, he's the main character. But don't forget the lovely music. This story is exciting and passionate and sacred all at the same time. For me, it's the best oratorio that has a moving story and great music too.

4 out of 5 stars Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah.......2006-07-03

This is a good recording of an oratorio that deserves more attention. The chorus and soloists are very good--I just wish Fischer-Diskau wouldn't slide around so much in singing the title part!
Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • "Concerto" says everything
  • The Vietnam Concerto
  • Interesting music - haunting and beautiful
  • Sorry...
  • Beautiful, Smart
 Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004YMTH
Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

  1. Riders On The Storm
  2. The Unknown Soldier
  3. Spanish Caravan
  4. Love Street
  5. Hello, I Love You
  6. Light My Fire
  7. People Are Strange
  8. Strange Days
  9. The End

Amazon.com

Love him or hate him, Nigel Kennedy can play a mean fiddle. And on Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto, the violinist, arranger Jaz Coleman, and the Prague Symphony Orchestra pay energetic tribute to--who else?--the Doors. These instrumental string arrangements try their damnedest to avoid becoming elevator-music covers, but they only vaguely resemble the Doors' originals. The violinist loves a jam, and these arrangements thankfully give him plenty of room to solo. The longer tracks--"Light My Fire" and "The End"--work best, with Kennedy offering inspired playing and plenty of drama. Doors fans may be interested in hearing fresh takes on their favorite tunes ("Riders on the Storm," "Light My Fire," "The Unknown Soldier," and more), but those accustomed to Kennedy's more classical endeavors may be disappointed. Oddly enough, the living members of the Doors have nothing but great things to say about this disc. Strange days, indeed. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Concerto" says everything.......2006-12-19

This is a very well executed adaptation of Doors music into classic. I also own the fantastic George Winston's "Night Divides the Day", and I could say both CDs, even though different in it's category, perform a fantastic tribute to The Doors. But this is not a CD for "The Doors" fans, as it is more directed to Classical lovers. You will find very interesting versions of: Spanish Caravan & The Crystal Ship

5 out of 5 stars The Vietnam Concerto.......2006-11-05

I really love this album. To me, it evokes all the tragedy and sadness of the Vietnam war. Every time I listen to it, I feel very moved. Kennedy is an inspired violinist, and his instrument fairly weeps at times. So, if you are a baby-boomer like me, you may really respond to music that captures the times in which the Doors wrote and sang.

4 out of 5 stars Interesting music - haunting and beautiful.......2006-01-07

As a music guy, I can listen to classical and then go to rap and appreciate both.

As I really like the Doors, I saw this CD and recognizing what Jaz Coleman did with Led Zeppelin, I bought this CD.

It is not much like the LeZeppelin effort. However, both are equally beautiful. The LZ disc sounded like a movie soundtrack. Here the music sounds like a sad concerto.

Truly, I was struck by the sadness in the music. It is powerful though, and the arrangements strike the right chord (terrible pun - sorry) between being exactly similar to the Doors music, and a fresh interpretation.

Should you buy this disc? Well, if you enjoy classical music and you are not a snob - then yes. This disc may get you to enjoy some contemporary music in a vital interpretation. If you are a Doors fan, I would think you would enjoy hearing your favorite songs being played in a new way.

Overall, I believe this is an interesting disc to own. Well worth it. It is and does stand within my classical collection. It ain't Horowitz, but it sure is sweet!!

1 out of 5 stars Sorry..........2005-09-08

Sorry this review is short, but this album was terrible. The members have talent, but the songs bare no resemblance to Doors songs what-so-ever. I have found this at every library in the city of Kootenai County in Idaho, so you should try your local library. Really bad CD. For more details, e-mail me at moviefreak144@hotmail.com

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Smart.......2005-08-22

If any rock group deserved to be recorded in classical arrangements it would be The Doors. This could have been thrown together haphazardly to make a quick buck like some classical rock recordings but thankfully it hasn't. A lot of work was put into this. The Doors were much more musical and clever than many rocks bands. Jim Morrison was an extremely dynamic and sensitive vocalist and Nigel Kennedy pays complete homage to him. There is nothing but utter respect for The Doors music here. They chose some of the best musical Doors songs but I wish they would have included The Crystal Ship with maybe a soft piano solo. I think "Crystal Ship" was Ray Manzarek's most creative work. These are very, very deep orchestrations and the feelings of the original songs are preserved throughout (although I had trouble with "Unknown Soldier" and "People are Strange"). You will hear new things every time you listen to it. The diversions in each piece are true to the original songs. Jim Morrison's melodies are eerily mimicked on many instruments and you can hear Jim's beauty and wonderful phrasing. "Spanish Caravan" features a very competent classical guitarist and the melody played by an extremely sensitive violinist. My favorite song on this recording "Love Street" (allegedly written for the street which Jim and Pamela Courson lived in Lauryl Canyon) is double the length of the original song, a very, very emotional, very beautiful and haunting composition. If one song could summarize Jim and Pam's relationship and their sad and tragic lives it would be this song. During "Love Street" one can envision Jim and Pam in an eternal embrace. The spirit of "Light my Fire" comes shining through, if not maybe a little too bouncy and campy and not soft enough. The violas play the left-hand organ accompanyment and there is plenty of counterpoint. I didn't quite understand "People are Strange". It is turned into a romantic and galloping song whereas the original song was quite odd and spacey with shifting vocal effects. I had the most trouble with "Unkown Soldier", it's highly romanticized and I didn't recognize it. Likewise, "Strange Days" is drawn out and romanticized with harps, etc. The End is extremely well done, the eastern modality gives you the sense of a caravan on an endless trek through the Sahara desert. The recording mix is perfect: the lead violinist or any of the other soloists are not sharp or favored in the least. I only wish this was a double CD and included other emotional songs like Queen of the Highway, Hyacinth House, Wild Child, Love Her Madly, LA Woman, Blue Sunday, Wishful Sinful, Unhappy Girl, The Soft Parade and definitely Moonlight Drive and The Crystal Ship. Ray Manzarek (and Robby/John) should be very proud of what Nigel Kennedy has done. I think Jim would be proud, too. You do not have to be a classical music lover to enjoy this recording, you will understand most of these songs. This is an absolutely wonderful CD to sit down and relax to. Thank you very much Nigel and Ray, please record more Doors!
AMERICA'S BUGLE CALLS
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Masterpiece
  • Clear and simple
 AMERICA'S BUGLE CALLS

Manufacturer: Documentary
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OA52
Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Reveille/Morning Colors Sequence
  2. First Call
  3. Attention
  4. To the Colors
  5. Carry On
  6. Assembly
  7. First Sergeant's Call
  8. Adjutants Call
  9. Mass Call
  10. Pay Call
  11. Officer's Call
  12. Semper Fi
  13. Roast Beef of Old England
  14. Marines Hymn
  15. Anchors Aweigh
  16. Army Song
  17. Semper Paratus
  18. Air Force Song/Evening Colors Sequence
  19. First Call
  20. Attention
  21. Retreat
  22. Carry On
  23. Tattoo
  24. Call to Quarters
  25. Taps [Single Bugler Version]
  26. To Arms
  27. General Quarters
  28. General Muster
  29. To Horse
  30. Fligh Quarters
  31. Man Torpedo Defense Battery
  32. Main Battery Fire Control Exercise
  33. Call Away All Boats
  34. Fix Bayonets
  35. Commence Firing
  36. Charge! [Version One]
  37. Charge! [Version Two]
  38. Cease Firing
  39. Abandon Ship
  40. Light Smoking Lamp
  41. Out Smoking Lamp
  42. Company Left March
  43. Company Right March
  44. Liberty Call
  45. Church Call
  46. Recall
  47. Mail Call
  48. Police Call
  49. Sick Call
  50. Stable Call
  51. Band Call
  52. Movie Call
  53. Surgeon's Party
  54. Hail to the Chief - Matthew Farquhar, The Flourishes
  55. General's March - Matthew Farquhar, The Flourishes
  56. Flag Officer's March
  57. Secure
  58. Taps [Two Bugler Version]

Album Description

Music: Instrumental only

The famous bugle calls from America's Armed Services including Reveille and Taps.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece.......2007-06-20

Clear and crisp and played with vigor and heart. Mass call is of course Mess Call that someone spelled wrong. What worked for me is that I review four or five calls each night before bed. I hum them first and then listen to the call on the CD. The next day, I work out on the bugle until lip fatigue sets in.

5 out of 5 stars Clear and simple.......2006-08-04

Single bugle calls, clear and simple-recognizable to this Navy/Marine Corps veteran. Also some army stuff if you desire that sort of thing. Quite a lot of quality stuff.
Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • EPICS THAT DO NOT DISAPPOINT
  • Interesting selections . . .
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 Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009KIYCW
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

  1. Pre- Historic: One Million Years B.C.
  2. The Ancient World: The Ten Commandments
  3. The Ancient World: Alexander
  4. The Ancient World: Sodom And Gomorrah
  5. The Ancient World: The 300 Spartans
  6. The Ancient World: Troy
  7. The Ancient World: Alexander (Eternal Alexander)
  8. The Might Of Rome: Quo Vadis
  9. The Might Of Rome: The Robe
  10. The Might Of Rome: Demetrius And The Gladiators
  11. The Might Of Rome: Cleopatra
  12. The Might Of Rome: Antony And Cleopatra
  13. The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Suite)
  14. The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Now We Are Free)

Tracks:

  1. The Fall Of Rome: Masada
  2. The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Main Theme)
  3. The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Love Theme)
  4. The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Pax Romana)
  5. The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Overture)
  6. Biblical Epics: The Greatest Story Ever Told
  7. Biblical Epics: Jesus Of Nazareth
  8. Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Parade Of The Charioteers)
  9. Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Love Theme)
  10. Biblical Epics: The Silver Chalice
  11. Biblical Epics: The Passion Of The Christ
  12. Medieval Europe: The War Lord
  13. Medieval Europe: El Cid (Love Theme)
  14. Medieval Europe: El Cid (Overture)
  15. Medieval Europe: The Vikings (Suite)

Tracks:

  1. Medieval Europe: Flesh & Blood
  2. Medieval Europe: The Last Valley
  3. Medieval Europe: Prince Valiant
  4. Medieval Europe: Taras Bulba
  5. Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Sea Hawk
  6. Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Crimson Pirate
  7. Pirates & Swashbucklers: Pirates Of The Caribbean
  8. Pirates & Swashbucklers: Captain Blood
  9. Kings & Queens: The Lion In The Winter
  10. Kings & Queens: Henry V (1989)
  11. Kings & Queens: Henry V (1944)
  12. Kings & Queens: Mary Queen Of Scots
  13. Kings & Queens: The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex

Tracks:

  1. Heroes: Excalibur - O Fortuna
  2. Heroes: First Night
  3. Heroes: The Adventures Of Robin Hood: March Of The Merry Men
  4. Heroes: Braveheart
  5. The New Worlds: Mutiny On The Bounty
  6. The New Worlds: 1492 - Conquest Of Paradise
  7. The New Worlds: Captain From Castle
  8. The New Worlds: The Mission
  9. The New Worlds: The Alamo
  10. The British Empire/The Orient: The Charge Of The Light Brigade
  11. The British Empire/The Orient: Lawrence Of Arabia
  12. The British Empire/The Orient: Zulu
  13. The British Empire/The Orient: The Last Samurai
  14. The British Empire/The Orient: Exodus

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars EPICS THAT DO NOT DISAPPOINT.......2007-05-14

WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA TO TAKE HOLLYWOOD'S COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL EPIC MOVIES, EXTRACT THE BEST PORTIONS OF THE SCORES AND COMBINE THEM FROM THE DAWN OF MAN TO THE RECENT PAST. I PARTICULARLY ENJOY THE SUITES FROM GLADIATOR, BRAVEHEART AND THE VIKING. THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE SCORES BY THE CITY OF PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS IS BRILLIANT, AND THE RECORDING WAS EXCELLENT. I ONLY WISH THERE WERE EIGHT DISCS INSTEAD OF FOUR TO COVER THE VOLUMES OF SCORES THAT COULD NOT BE INCLUDED. LET'S HOPE FOR A VOLUME II.

4 out of 5 stars Interesting selections . . ........2006-12-15

This compiiation album makes an excellent gift for that person wanting to discover great, epic scores. I'm surprised, however, that Vangelis' Alexander is included in this one. Not bad, just surprised.

The reason I give this album 4 out of 5 stars is because of the swashbuckler section. How is it that CutThroat Island - one of the greatest epics in history - was scrubbed out of the list? Pirates of the Caribbean is included on the selection but nothing from Debney's masterpiece?!

Yes, that is a huge compilant. If you haven't discovered CutThroat Island, I suggest you get it then you'll understand my frustration. Still, this album is a great buy and worth looking into!

5 out of 5 stars "Epics featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra ~ 60 years of film scores".......2005-09-07

When I think of the "Golden Age of Hollywood", many composers come to mind...you gave the usher your ticket in the theater and sat down, knowingly you were going to get your moneys worth...when the curtain opened and you heard those first few notes...you sat back, watched and listened as the film score and orchestra worked their magic...now we have the ultimate from Silva Screen Classics "EPICS:THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOLLYWOOD", featuring a four disc set of the essential film scores of the past 60 years...covering several decades right and up to the present 2005.

There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classics that even the youngsters today recognize...sweeping scores that capture the drama, mystery, adventure, action and romance...one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this...many nominated and winners by the Academy for Best Original Score...

Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come...this collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1170 ~ (9/6/2005)
Light My Fire
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Collection
 Light My Fire
José Feliciano
Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Camden
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000024GEL
Release Date: 1997-03-10

Tracks:

  1. Light My Fire
  2. Stay With Me
  3. Chico And The Man (Main Theme)
  4. And I Love Her
  5. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
  6. You're No Good
  7. Pegao
  8. Nature Boy
  9. California Dreamin'
  10. (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
  11. Here There And Everywhere
  12. Sunny
  13. And The Sun Will Shin
  14. Daytime Dreams
  15. Yesterday
  16. Essence Of Your Love
  17. Rain
  18. By The Time I Get To Phoenix
  19. In My Life
  20. And The Feeling's Good

Album Description

20 of the virtuoso acoustic guitarist's best, including histop three version of the Doors' classic 'Light My Fire', plus his hit theme to the '70s sitcom 'Chico And The Man', andnumerous other renditions of pop hits like 'Sunny', 'Here, There & Everywhere', 'Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying', 'California Dreamin'' and '(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me'. 1997 release.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Collection.......2003-07-05

For those of you who love the sound of a crisp and clean acoustic guitar and a soulful voice to go with it, this is a great album to own. This collection of HITS is not by any means the complete and definitive anthology of Jose Feliciano's Greatest works but is a great place to begin. After you listen to this CD in its enirety you will realize why this artist is so loved and respected by the masses. For the people that don't enough about this artist amazing talent and international appeal this set delivers to the maximum potential and provides the listener a beautiful and rewarding listening experience. Jose is the kind of musician/performer that once you have listen to his easygoing layback style of singing you will be immediately hooked on what has been universally known for more than 30+ years as the Feliciano sound. This album include's four of Jose's greatest classics that are an absolute MUST to become more familiar with this artist's classic repertoire. They are LIGHT MY FIRE, the only song in pop history to go to #1 twice. The Doors original in 1967 and Feliciano's colossal remake in 1968. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN, another remake of a classic by the Mamas and The Papas. CHICO AND THE MAN, the song that Jose wrote and performed for the popular TV sitcom of the same name starring the late Freddie Prinze. Last but certainly not least RAIN, another Feliciano composition who is a favorite among his many fans (myself included). The rest of the album's tracks are superbly performed and a few of them make their debut for the first time on CD. One of my favorites AND THE FEELING'S GOOD from the fantastic LP of the same name release in 1974, is a true Feliciano classic in my opinion. BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX, is a beautiful instrumental that displays Jose's gentle and pure but nevertheless brilliant skill as a guitarist. This track was originally included in what many consider to be Feliciano's greatest album ever 10 TO 23 released in 1969, produced by Jose's longtime friend and collaborator in the studio Rick Jarrard. Overall this CD and his legendary career now in it's fourth decade prove to be a powerful account of how a little boy from Puerto Rico who was left permanently blind at birth defied all the obstacles and insurmountable odds and went on to become one of the most versatile and gifted entertainers the world has ever known. Accumulating massive stardom and phenomenal wealth along the way. Get this CD, you will love it.
In the Light/In the Light Dub
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Another Blood & Fire winner!
  • hold up!
  • Light is Nice
  • Dubroom Review
  • Quintessential
 In the Light/In the Light Dub
Horace Andy
Manufacturer: Blood & Fire Records
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ASIN: B000005L81
Release Date: 1995-08-30

Tracks:

  1. Do You Love My Music
  2. Hey There Woman
  3. Government Land
  4. Leave Rasta
  5. Fever
  6. In The Light
  7. Problems
  8. If I
  9. Collie Herb
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  12. Dub There
  13. Government Dub
  14. Rasta Dub
  15. Fever Dub
  16. Dub The Light
  17. Problems Dub
  18. I And I
  19. Collie Dub
  20. Dub Down Rome

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Another Blood & Fire winner!.......2007-06-12

2 lp's on 1 cd. The 1st is the great In The Light vocal album. The 2nd is the stupid-rare dub version. The dubs by Prince Jammy are worth way more than the price of this set alone.
Another fantastic value from one of the best reissue labels out there.
Quit reading and start buying.

5 out of 5 stars hold up!.......2004-02-06

the dubs on this album are jaw droppers.
problems dub is the sickest dub cut. period.
no ifs, ands ,or buts.

3 out of 5 stars Light is Nice.......2002-06-19

While I don't don this CD as the "best" of Horace Andy, it offers a variety of Andy's style and charisma. I found many of the rhythms to be a bit bland, while some of the stand out cuts, are Government Land, Leave Rasta, and Rome. The Dubs are cut nicely, but it is obvious Tubby is not on the controls. Jammy does a good job, but leaves me still wanting more from the dub side.
In The Light is listenable and an essential album to have, but Horace Andy has many more essential tunes that I think could have covered this album better.

4 out of 5 stars Dubroom Review.......2001-09-27

Blood and Fire has been re-issuing old essential reggae music on CD for quite some time now. They did good releasing this album as well. Actually, this CD is a combination of two albums, the vocals and the dubs for Horace Andy's In the Light. Both albums are equally essential. Horace's beautifull voice is known from his works with the Trip Hop group Massive Attack. On this CD you can hear where he is coming from: Horace Andy singing over classical roots reggae. Especially because every song gets accompanied by it's dub version, I think you will enjoy each and every one of these tracks. Real gems are "Government Land", "Leave Rasta" and "Rome".

As much as this album is Horace Andy, it is Prince Jammy as well. The dubs from In The Light are mixed by the Great Prince (now: King) Jammy, King Tubby's protegee. You can hear Tubby's pupil just before he started to have his own label. Killer dubs that certainly belongs in every dub-collector who takes him or herself serious. Jammy remixes the vocals of In the Light in such a manner, that they are absolutely different than the vocals. You can play these versions apart from the vocals, and they will stay interesting, also if you're not such a big dubhead like me.

Needless to say, as it is with every Blood and Fire release, this CD comes with very nice artwork and a lot of information written by Steve Barrow, who can be considered a living reggae encyclopedia.

5 out of 5 stars Quintessential.......2001-09-24

This is just one of those reggae albums that incorporates all of the elements that make reggae such a great form of music: Solid riddims, sweet vocals, catchy hooks, and wicked dub versions. This album is as close to perfect as you can get.
Come, Gentle Night: Music of Shakespeare's World
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Ensemble Galilei's music is lilting, elegant and unexpected!
  • beautiful
  • Excellent!
  • It will bring about many gentle nights
  • Visualizing Beauty
 Come, Gentle Night: Music of Shakespeare's World

Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B0000478S3
Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

  1. Mister Issac's Maggot, Chestnut (Dove's Vagary)
  2. Woodycock
  3. Death's Second Self
  4. Jack's Health, Vale Of Years, Jack's Health Reel
  5. Come, Gentile Night
  6. Departe, Departe, The Cobbler's Hornpipe, Third Act Tune
  7. But Let Them Go, Ladies, Sight No More
  8. In A Garden So Green, Childgrove
  9. Fire, Burn, and Cauldron Bubble
  10. The Asp
  11. Rumble Thy Bellyful
  12. Pastime With Good Company, O Lusty May
  13. Irish Lament
  14. Joy To THe Person Of My Love
  15. The Winter's Tale Set: Love's Winter Light, Apples In Winter, Drive The Cold Winter Away, Jenny Pluck Pears
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  17. The Scottich Play Set: Life Is But A Walking Shadow, Mill, Mill O', Pawky Adam Glen
  18. Heart's Ease, Now That The Spring, Gathering Peascods
  19. No Longer Mourn For Me

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ensemble Galilei's music is lilting, elegant and unexpected!.......2002-11-29

With their soulful playing and artful, sometimes even ephemeral arrangements, the six women of Ensemble Galilei convey a rare depth of emotion. In the insert notes, gamba player Carolyn Ann Surrick describes their creative process: "[In making this recording, we engaged in]...a kind of work that is so focused and intense that years can go by in one afternoon... Extraordinary music-making requires trust... [We] live for the times when the only thing that exists right then is the music--when the instruments are speaking as if we don't exist, and they are having their own conversation." Thank you, Ensemble Galilei, for allowing the rest of us the privilege of coming along for the ride! It's simply delectable. This chamber ensemble, featuring fiddle, harp, gamba, oboe, pipes and percussion, can also be heard on their other Telarc release, "From the Isles to the Courts", and "The Mystic and the Muse: Celebrating 600 Years of Women in Music", on the Dorian label.

5 out of 5 stars beautiful.......2001-01-22

Sheer beauty, as a lover of English music I found this to be one of the most beautiful of all Shakespearean albums. Such harmony, such subtlety, one wishes that the gentle night will never stop.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2001-01-04

Ensemble Galilei provide some excellent arrangements of English renaissance compositions. I believe that John Playford (English Dancing Master) fans will be particularly satisfied with the renditions presented here. It is very unfortunate that E.G. did not provide more arrangements from such early music sources. Some of E.G.'s own compositions seem very weak and not in the renaissance spirit of the rest of the CD. Nonetheless, this CD is highly recommmended.

5 out of 5 stars It will bring about many gentle nights.......2000-11-22

I found this album to be solid. Very sweet, but not afraid to use percussion which makes it livelier and more fun. I adore the quiet, peacefulness of the music and the flawless execution of these renaissance songs.

5 out of 5 stars Visualizing Beauty.......2000-08-20

I recently had the good fortune to direct a performance of King Lear--the ENTIRE five acts, in a community theatre, non-profit setting. I used twenty-four fully committed non-actors, who for the love of the ideas, participated in this performance. The first and main challenge that I faced was, how do I go "behind" the words, and invoke the right emotions, etc., to give these actors the range and tools needed for an effective, powerful performance? Critical to this performance was the beauty and brilliance of this recording, which I used throughout the various scenes of the play. This helped the performers tremendously, creating the different tapestries in the mind of the Bard. In short, this work is real genius, that I was so happy that I stumbled across. I am now putting in our performance programs, along with our most heart-felt thanks to E.G., the name of the recording and I have copies from Telarc to sell at each performance!
Campion: Lute Music
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Fine recital of neglected composer
  • Good Performance but the content?
 Campion: Lute Music

Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B00000IXIZ
Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Come Let Us Sound With Melody
  2. Tune Thy Musicke To Thy Hart
  3. Come You Pretty False-Ey'D Wanton
  4. There Is None, O None But You
  5. Sweet Exclude Mee Not
  6. I Care Not For These Ladies
  7. Though You Are Yoong And I Am Olde
  8. Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire!
  9. What Then Is Love But Mourning?
  10. Shall I Come, Sweet Love, To Thee?
  11. Beauty, Since You So Much Desire
  12. What Is It All That Men Possesse?
  13. The Sypres Curten Of The Night
  14. Jacke And Jone They Think No Ill
  15. It Fell On A Sommers Daie
  16. When To Her Lute Corrina Sings
  17. My Sweetest Lesbia
  18. Her Rosie Cheekes, Her Ever Smiling Eyes
  19. Faire, If You Expect Admiring
  20. There Is A Garden In Her Face
  21. Author Of Light
  22. Never Weather-Beaten Saile
  23. Most Sweet And Pleasing Are Thy Wayes
  24. To Musicke Bent Is My Retyred Minded
  25. Thou Joy'St, Fond Boy
  26. Turne All Thy Thoughts To Eyes
  27. Vaile, Love Mine Eyes
  28. Miserere My Maker

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Fine recital of neglected composer.......2000-10-29

I'd agree with the earlier reviewer that this CD is for those who have already tried Dowland. However Dowland has been fortunate in the recording studio and Campion much neglected (this appears to be the only disc dedicated to him currently available) so Naxos deserve our thanks for having brought Rickards and Linell back together for a second disc. What is particularly encouraging is to find a whole disc of songs, not just a few raisins in a cake of viol music which is how Dowland and his contemporaries are normally represented. Not that I've anything against mixed recitals - the collaborations of Fretwork with Red Byrd are beautiful - but it tends to be the same better known songs.

The first recordings of early English music on the Naxos label (I'm thinking of Summerly's earlier recordings of Byrd, Tomkins, Gibbons) lacked texts, that has been corrected in later releases, including both this disc (timing 52:52), and the earlier Rickards Dowland recital (8.553381, 1997, timing 74:08). Sound on both discs is more than adequate.

4 out of 5 stars Good Performance but the content?.......2000-02-01

I make no claims to being knowledable about the intricacies of this music. But if I were giving stars I'd give the performance four or five and the content...um...that's the hard part.

I bought this out of curiosity. Campion's lyrics turn up occasionally in anthologies of poetry and I was curious to hear the songs. I own Rickards and Linell's "Dowland: Flow my tears and other lute songs" and i play it often so I also wanted to know what Dowland's competition sounded like.

Firstly, the performance is of the same high standard as on the other disk. Which is good. Linell plays well and Rickards' voice is fine. The liner notes provide good background information as well as the words to the songs. The only real complaint I could have about the performance is probably related to production: The lute sounds small, thin and distant compared with, say, Bream's lute on "The golden age of English Lute music" or Lindberg's on "The complete solo lute music". This is true of the pair's Dowland recording as well but it may only be a drawback if you're trying to use the performances as a guide to playing the songs yourself. ( I was).

The real drawback to this recording though is the material. Play the Dowland and you're liable to find yourself humming odd snatches of the songs. Play the Campion and you're liable to have difficulty remembering any of the individual tunes. Nor do the lyrics redeem the music. He probably was a "better " lyric writer than Dowland (whatever that means) but music wise Dowland beats him hollow.

If you're studying music history this might be an interesting collection. But if you're just curious and want an introduction to the songs of the period, go for the Dowland first. You're liable to be left feeling like you could listen to more, and then the Campion becomes interesting as a variation. Buy the Campion first and you're liable to wonder why people get enthusiastic about English lute songs. And that would be a pity and a disservice to Linell and Rickards who do such a good job.
Campion: Elizabethan Songs
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • a voice teacher and early music fan
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  • Pleasant recital of Dowland contemporary
 Campion: Elizabethan Songs

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ASIN: B000059WLG
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Beauty, Since You So Much Desire
  2. Love Me Or Not
  3. Your Fair Looks
  4. Never Love Unless You Can
  5. O Never To Be Moved
  6. The Cypress Curtain Of The Night
  7. Awake Thou Spring Of Speaking Grace
  8. Come, You Pretty False-Eyed Wanton
  9. So Tired Are All My Thoughts
  10. Fire, Fire
  11. Pined I Am, And Like To Die
  12. Author Of Light
  13. See Where She Flies
  14. Fair, If You Expect Admiring
  15. Shall I Come, Sweet Love, To Thee?
  16. It Fell On A Summer's Day
  17. Kind Are Her Answers
  18. Beauty Is But A Painted Hell
  19. Sweet Exclude Me Not
  20. Are You What Your Fair Looks Express?
  21. I Care Not For These Ladies
  22. Never Weather-Beaten Sail

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-12-24

Thomas Campion (1567-1620) was a poet as well as a musician, and his songs definately reflect this ability, for they could just as well be read as sung. Philip Rosseter ( his friend) states that his 118 songs were "superfluous blossomes of his deeper Studies," no doubt referring to his Latin poetry , or perhaps medicine, which was his profession. What Campion did better than Dowland, or any other English composer of the day, was to "couple my words and notes lovingly together, which will be much for him to doe that hath not power over both." It is best to listen to them in order of priority to poem, melody and lastly singer. His melodies are simplistic and unadorned by shocking harmony designed to overpower the weight of the word itself. T.S. Eliot was in no doubt about Campion's quality:"except for Shakespeare, the most accomplished master of rhymed lyric of his time."
The performance of these songs by Drew Minter (countertenor) accompanied by Paul O'Dette (lute) is really quite outstanding. I must say that this disc is so much better than Minter's other disc of lute songs "Sweeter Than Roses". His voice had a much clearer tone quality and he did not get 'nasal' or 'edgy' as he is prone to do. He kept his voice light and distinct with very neat diction. When he goes for a loud full sound like Michael Chance or David Daniels his voice is not pleasant to hear. But this album is very good and his emotional investment into each song was excellent. Just a very good LISTEN!!!!

3 out of 5 stars Serious Drawback.......2006-04-08

Elizabethan Songs. Twenty-two songs by Thomas Campion (1567 – 1620), performed by Drew Minter (countertenor) and Paul O’Dette (lute).
Recorded in November 1989 at Bethel United Church of Christ, Manchester, Michigan.
Harmonia Mundi. Originally issued as HMU 907023, now re-issued as part of the budget-price Classical Express series as HMCX 3957023. Total time: 58’23”.

Thomas Campion was a contemporary of both Shakespeare and Dowland and was a medical doctor who wrote poetry which he also set to music. Drew Minter performs twenty-two of these here with his inimitable coppery countertenor, a voice which is, in fact, very beautiful, but needs considerable getting used to if you are new to it. (Minter sings at alto pitch, but nobody would mistake him for a female!) He is accompanied by master lutenist Paul O’Dette, whose contribution remains fairly quietly in the background. The songs themselves are, of course, in Elizabethan English, making them rather difficult to understand. And this is where this CD suffers a serious drawback: the texts are not printed in the thin CD booklet; instead, there is a note saying that they can be downloaded from the internet, but when I tried to visit the site mentioned (on more than one occasion recently), the server was down, the address unknown. I nevertheless enjoyed listening, but without really knowing what Minter was singing so delightfully about. Campion’s melodies sound to my ear a little “samish”, and I occasionally found myself wishing that the program had been interrupted by a lute solo or two.

3 out of 5 stars Pleasant recital of Dowland contemporary.......2001-03-28

There is little overlap between this Campion CD and the similar recital featuring another American countertenor, Steven Rickards, on Naxos. However if forced to choose between the two note that the Naxos release includes sung texts, while this one from Classical Express does not. On the other hand O'Dette is a more characterful lute player.
Illumination
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mystical Magnificata of Spiritual Beauty
  • Vision ll
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  • Among the better interpretations
 Illumination

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000029V6
Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

  1. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Kyrie
  2. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: The Fire of the Spirit
  3. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Tree of Wonders
  4. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Red River Falling
  5. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Solitude
  6. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: The Angels
  7. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Illumination
  8. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Fiery Spirit
  9. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Spirit of God
  10. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Awaken the Dawn
  11. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Word of Light
  12. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Worship
  13. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: O Virgin Church
  14. Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: In the Sanctuary

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mystical Magnificata of Spiritual Beauty.......2005-11-03

Richard Souther transports the listener to an ethereal realm on each and every note and instrument, with each original arrangement. While the music and words were initially composed and written by Hildegard von Bingen, a highly evolved 12th century mystic, artist, and healer, Richard Souther rekindles the flame with updated interpretations and instruments (synthesizer, keyboards) to appeal to modern ears. Nothing is lost in the transition ... the heart of the listener expands ever wider as the music of the past greets the present, giving and receiving the gift of Spirit.

Sister Germaine Fritz, OSB sings vocals on "Kyrie" (track #1) accompanied by Davey Spillane with a low whistle while the all female string quartet, Cello, accompany on their instruments. It provides a deeply spiritual peace, comfort and solace. Another track, "The Fire of Spirit," ignites a flame which burns brighter the more one hears the music. The lyrics in Latin are a soulful meditation for anyone seeking peace and joy in tumultous times. The intro is sung by Noirin Ni Rian, whose distinctive voice adds the right qualities to the sacred text. Sister Germaine and Katie McMahon provide lead vocals with other worldly adoration and praise for life and all of creation.

Occasionally acoustic drums add a down to earth natural appealing rhythm. The African djembe sounds nearly like a harp, bringing the listener closer to the angelic realm. The lyrics are in Latin, which has mystical and ethereal qualities sung by first class female vocalists. The mellow tones of the Cello quartet vibrate in harmony with each word sung in Latin. Anyone desiring to feel closer to Divinity and the Source should own this CD. The music celebrates life in all its myriad of forms and expressions ... providing Grace to all who listen.
Erika Borsos (erikab93)

5 out of 5 stars Vision ll.......2003-01-29

When Richard Souther finished recording Vision in 1994 for Angel Records he was soon asked to do 'Vision II' which was no surprise considering the critical and commercial success of Vision.
At this point he chose to change record labels and signed a 7 album deal with Sony Classical. This seems to have played a major role in the shaping of Illumination. With the financial weight of Sony behind him Richard had the freedom to pick and choose his guest musicians. The line-up speaks for itself.

Where as Vision has a strong musical identity and is basically a showcase for the extraordinary talent of Richard Souther, Illumination explores new musical terratories.
Like Vision, it is not a straight cover of Hildegard's gospels but a musical impression of her works that is uniquely interpreted. There is more of a world music feel to Illumination with contributions from the likes of Davey Spillane (Riverdance) reinforcing this feel.
There are some haunting vocal passages and a wide and varied mix of tones and textures that give this album an almost cold and disconcerting edge when compared to Vision. It certainly requires a little more time to absorb than its sibling but as the music unfolds the listener is treated to an aural tapestry of beautiful atmospheres and sublime musicianship.

Another essential purchase for music lovers with vision.

3 out of 5 stars Where's the Hildegard?.......2002-07-04

Overall, a worthy attempt, but having heard both Vision as well as studied Hildegard's music in its original, and the performance by Anonymous Four, I ultimately found this album somewhat lacking. First, most of the cuts do not even feature Hildegard's music. Sure, some of the plainsong modulations are picked up in the synthesizer meditations, but where is the substance of Hildegard's work? I do like the mix of multi-cultural motifs, which chant lends itself to, but it overwhelms the timeless genius of the great nun. What there is of Hildegard is re-worked to the point that it is unrecognizable. The one cut I did NOT care for was track 9 "Spirit of Fire" which could have been renamed "Spirit of Ennui" or "Spirit of 'I just got this new keyboard let me see how it works.'"

I, for one, like "Vision" much better - but then, I also prefer Enigma's Return to Innocence.

5 out of 5 stars Soaring Beauty.......2001-05-23

This is my favorite cd of all time. I was browsing through the library's cd collection about 8 months ago when I caught the name "Hildegard von Bingen" out of the corner of my eye. Being a fan of all things Hildegard, I borrowed it from the library and took it home with me... Dear God, I was blown away! I've never heard anything more beautiful. It manages to reach incredible soaring heights without ever truely increasing the sound level, and it really is like a journey. Ok, that sounds pretentious, I know, but it's like a story unravelling. Anyways, enough of my raptured sighs - get this cd, listen to it, you will LOVE it!

5 out of 5 stars Among the better interpretations.......2001-04-11

A wonderfull collection of songs. As a seasoned collector of von Bingen recordings, this has been a very gratifying CD to listen to. This recording surpassed my expectations.

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  3. Modern Masters II
  4. Mouvement Symphonique
  5. Mozart: Quintets No4; Quintets No6
  6. Muisc for Wind Octet
  7. Niels W. Gade: Elverskud/Fruhlings-Phantasie
  8. Ole Buck: Landscapes
  9. Ole Schmidt: Orchestral Works/Wind Quintet
  10. Per Nørgard: Siddharta

Music Review

music review

Recommended Music:

Love Hurts

An Afternoon Performance

Astral Projections

Music: Interviews, Vol. 2

Alter Ego [Import]

Acariciando Lo Aspero [Import]

Aibobo

Bass Bowl

And All the King's Men

All Summer Long

Art of Duo/We Get Requests [Import]

Ageha [CD-single] [Import]

A Day in the Life of a Player

Glinka-Orchestral Music From the Operas

I Enjoy Being a Girl